How to Prepare Chemistry for NEET?

In NEET, 45 questions are asked in Chemistry which carry 180 marks. Good performance in this subject can actually cement your place in a prestigious Medical College of the country. Undoubtedly, it can be the most scoring subject in Medical Entrance Exams like NEET and AIIMS. In AIIMS, 60 questions are asked from this subject. Out of 60, 40 questions are of objective type while 20 questions are Assertion-Reason based. With little effort, you can extract maximum marks in Chemistry. How to Prepare Chemistry for NEET? Let us answer this question.

 

Why Chemistry is a scoring subject?

Chemistry is sub-divided into Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. On most occasions, at least 13 questions are asked from each sub unit. Too many direct questions are asked from Inorganic Chemistry and if you learn these chapters properly, can answer them easily. But, most students find it boring as it requires lots of memorizing work and hence ignore it completely.

Physical and Organic Chemistryrequire regular practice. Several students have successfully scored 180 out of 180 marks in AIPMT in past few years. An average student can also answer at least 35 out of 45 questions in this subject, provided he studies Chemistry couple of hours daily. (ALSO READ: NEET 2017: Application Form, Exam Pattern, CUT-OFF and Eligibility)

Recommended Books for the Preparation of NEET
Undoubtedly, NCERT is the most important book for the preparation of NEET. As CBSE conducts NEET (earlier AIPMT), majority of questions are asked from this book. In addition to NCERT, you can go for objective sidebooks for sharpening your question solving skills. 

The list of recommended sidebooks/sample papers to prepare chemistry for NEET are as follows.

          a)   MTG Complete NEET Guide: Chemistry

          b)   29 Years NEET-AIPMT Chapterwise Solution

          c)   Arihant Master the NCERT Chemistry (For learning NCERT well) 
              

Important chapters in Chemistry for NEET

Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry and Coordination Compounds are very important chapters. These chapters should be prepared properly. For preparing Physical Chemistry, solve 5-10 numerical problems daily.

Surface Chemistry, Metallurgy, Biomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in Everyday Life are often ignored. Often 5 to 6 questions are asked from these chapters. Hence, these chapters also require proper attention. Organic Chemistry should be prepared thoroughly as each chapter is very important. 

In Inorganic Chemistry, p-block is very vast. If you cannot cover entire chapter, prepare at least Group 13 and 14 Elements in proper manner. Often 2-3 questions are asked from d-block elements. Give proper attention on this chapter. (Also Read: How to Prepare Chemistry for Class 12 Board Exam?)

How to Prepare Chemistry for NEET?

1)      Learn all formulas thoroughly.

2)      In Physical Chemistry, one should also cover theoretical portion as they are frequently asked along with Numerical problems.

3)      Prepare Inorganic Chemistry from NCERT book only.

4)      Revise memorized chapters regularly to avoid forgetting them after sometime.

5)      Learn reactions in Organic Chemistry by writing them several times in notebook. Practice questions on “Conversions” daily.

6)      Solve previous 10 year question paper of AIPMT or NEET to get an idea about question pattern in Chemistry.

7)      After finishing a chapter, solve at least 50 objective questions to clear your concept.

8)      Cover entire syllabus from NCERT book. Read this book daily. In fact, a strong command over this book can easily help you score more than 160 marks out of 180 in NEET.